Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness MMA 11: Havoc
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Good leg kick by Barnaoui there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elwood slips a straight right by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui tries a low kick but Elwood avoids it.
Elwood throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Barnaoui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnaoui.
Elwood has Barnaoui pulled in close to control his posture.
Elwood is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Elwood is retaining full guard.
Elwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elwood trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elwood wants to stand up but Barnaoui is controlling him. #SUB2#
Barnaoui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnaoui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Elwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnaoui throws a head kick but Elwood moves out of range.
Barnaoui misses with a body shot.
Elwood is looking for a counter combo.
Barnaoui throws a body punch but Elwood moves out of range.
No joy there for Elwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elwood checks a low kick from Barnaoui.
Elwood throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Mansour Barnaoui has been cut.
A punch combination from Barnaoui misses. #T2#
Barnaoui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnaoui throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Elwood. Those never looked like landing.
Barnaoui throws a combination. Elwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elwood thuds a left hand into Barnaoui's body.
Elwood is pawing at Barnaoui, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Barnaoui's nose. Barnaoui is badly hurt! Elwood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Barnaoui tries desperately to hold on but Elwood is relentless in his assault! As Barnaoui receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Elwood away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
After winning the bout, Jake Elwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Barnaoui feints a jab promting Levasseur to slip. Barnaoui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Levasseur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnaoui lands a nice hook to Levasseur's body. Levasseur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnaoui but Barnaoui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levasseur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnaoui looks to land a combination but Levasseur avoids it well.
Levasseur with the counter takedown but Barnaoui avoids it easily.
Levasseur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnaoui misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnaoui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.#TD2#
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnaoui napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Levasseur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnaoui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barnaoui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levasseur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnaoui struggling a bit here.
Barnaoui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levasseur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levasseur tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnaoui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in Hybrid Fighting Academy inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnaoui is trying to work for a sweep but Levasseur has mounted him!
Levasseur working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Levasseur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnaoui is looking to improve his position but Levasseur isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Levasseur with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Levasseur goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnaoui turns into him and now he's in Levasseur's guard.
Levasseur is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnaoui regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Levasseur stands up over Barnaoui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levasseur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levasseur's guard. #REVR#
Barnaoui trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnaoui manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levasseur is pushing down on Barnaoui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnaoui is fighting to maintain full guard but Levasseur has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Levasseur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levasseur working Barnaoui over with strikes.
Barnaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnaoui has wrist control.
Levasseur distracts Barnaoui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnaoui is pulling down on Levasseur's head. It's preventing any offense from Levasseur, at least for the moment.
Barnaoui wants to sweep here but Levasseur controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnaoui's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnaoui trying to keep a closed guard but Levasseur is proving a slippery customer.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mansour Barnaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Barnaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnaoui leaves Levasseur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnaoui attempts a counter takedown but Levasseur avoids it well and moves away.
Barnaoui lands an overhand right.
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnaoui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui misses with a right hand
and Levasseur counters with a left to the body.
Barnaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnaoui.
Levasseur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnaoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levasseur somewhat.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.#T1#
Barnaoui thows a leg kick but Levasseur checks it #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnaoui won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur is looking to pass Barnaoui's guard but actually Barnaoui recovers to full guard.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnaoui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levasseur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Levasseur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnaoui pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levasseur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levasseur wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnaoui wants to control but Levasseur is keeping him busy.
Barnaoui is pressing down on Levasseur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levasseur is holding on for now.
Levasseur is trying to maintain the position but Barnaoui is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Levasseur wants to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Levasseur is having none of it.
Levasseur tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.
Levasseur is still trying to improve position.
Barnaoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levasseur keeps working.
Levasseur is pressing down on Barnaoui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levasseur has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnaoui has passed into side control. #T4#
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Levasseur is working from the bottom. #SU#
Barnaoui decides to stand up, so the ref orders Levasseur to his feet.
Levasseur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnaoui connects with a looping right hand.
Levasseur fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui feints and then cracks Levasseur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levasseur down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Barnaoui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Barnaoui slams his shin into Levasseur's torso.
Some wild striking there from Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnaoui misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick but Levasseur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnaoui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui thuds his shin into the meat of Levasseur's side.
Levasseur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Levasseur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Barnaoui scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnaoui cracks Levasseur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnaoui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination.
Levasseur on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A left and a right from Barnaoui both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Levasseur is rocked!
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levasseur is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnaoui finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levasseur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levasseur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnaoui defends it well.
Levasseur seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnaoui swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnaoui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levasseur has time to react.
Levasseur slips a jab and a cross from Barnaoui.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnaoui scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnaoui.
Levasseur staying out of range there.
Barnaoui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levasseur can do to turn this around?#T3#
Barnaoui looks to land a left hand but Levasseur moved out of range nicely.
Barnaoui lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Levasseur.
Barnaoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levasseur circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Barnaoui.#TD2#
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnaoui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnaoui is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnaoui is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Levasseur has an Americana. Barnaoui didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Levasseur is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Levasseur hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olivier Levasseur!
Olivier Levasseur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Sigit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mansour Barnaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnaoui as he connects with a hook.
Sigit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnaoui swings for the body but Sigit moves out of range.
Sigit with the counter takedown but Barnaoui avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Barnaoui. No joy for Sigit on that attempt.
Sigit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnaoui swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnaoui buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnaoui scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnaoui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sigit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnaoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Sigit shoots in but no luck this time.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sigit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaoui is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sigit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnaoui has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sigit but great work by Barnaoui.
Sigit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barnaoui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sigit, who protects the arm well.
Sigit regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnaoui's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnaoui prevents Sigit from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Barnaoui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Barnaoui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sigit looking for subs from the bottom but Barnaoui mounts him!
Sigit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Barnaoui connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnaoui prevents Sigit from getting the reversal.
Barnaoui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sigit is looking to escape. #T3#
Sigit is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnaoui has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnaoui controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnaoui looking to control but Sigit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnaoui controlling his opponent.
Sigit working to try and regain half guard.
Barnaoui landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnaoui postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sigit looks a forlorn figure.
Sigit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB#
Sigit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnaoui. #SUB#
Barnaoui goes for an armbar but Sigit turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sigit.
Barnaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sigit's guard. #REVR#
Barnaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sigit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barnaoui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnaoui's waist but Barnaoui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
A low kick from Barnaoui is predictable there #TD2#
and Sigit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnaoui!
Barnaoui wants to control but Sigit postures up.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnaoui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnaoui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sigit with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sigit advances to half guard.
Sigit is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Sigit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui is pressing down on Sigit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sigit landing with the ground and pound.
Barnaoui is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sigit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnaoui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigit can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sigit chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnaoui is pulling down on Sigit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sigit, at least for the moment.
Sigit postures up and lands a big shot to Barnaoui's brow.
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sigit looking to sit in guard and control but Barnaoui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sigit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnaoui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Sigit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnaoui is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sigit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnaoui gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnaoui lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sigit has his foot on Barnaoui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnaoui works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnaoui throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnaoui lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnaoui forces his way into half guard.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but Sigit defending well.
Sigit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sigit looks for a takedown but Barnaoui sprawls well.
Barnaoui throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sigit on the side of the head.
Barnaoui throws the left hand but Sigit avoids the punch easily.
Barnaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigit was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnaoui.
Sigit feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Barnaoui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sigit doesn't seem phased though.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnaoui but Barnaoui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnaoui lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Barnaoui scores with a hook to the body. Sigit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sigit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnaoui connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnaoui pushes Sigit away with a front kick.
Sigit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sigit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnaoui finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigit's head.
Barnaoui tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnaoui cracks the inside of Sigit's front leg.
Sigit closes the distance and clinches up with Barnaoui, looking for a takedown. Sigit pushes Barnaoui against the cage but Barnaoui circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnaoui throws a low kick but Sigit moves out of range easily.
It looks like Barnaoui has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sigit goes for a double leg but Barnaoui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnaoui continues to drive forward.
Barnaoui appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Barnaoui.
Sigit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnaoui can pounce on him.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnaoui as he avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sigit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnaoui to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A jab lands there for Barnaoui.
Sigit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Sigit as he checks the leg kick.
Barnaoui swinging wildly here.
Barnaoui looks to land a combination. Sigit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barnaoui throws out a leg kick but Sigit moves out of range and Barnaoui only half commits.
Sigit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui lands an overhand right.
Barnaoui is looking to chop away at Sigit's legs.
Sigit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnaoui connects with a body shot that sends Sigit's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnaoui.#T3#
Sigit shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnaoui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sigit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sigit.
Barnaoui scores with a leg kick.
Barnaoui with a nice cross.
Barnaoui lands a glancing blow to the side of Sigit's head.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnaoui as he jumps to the side.
Barnaoui fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Sigit fails to land the takedown.
Sigit shoots for a takedown but Barnaoui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnaoui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mansour Barnaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnaoui scores with the left hand. Sigit knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnaoui will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnaoui goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sigit darts in looking for a takedown but Barnaoui gets double underhooks and turns Sigit into the cage.
Barnaoui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sigit avoids the body shot from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui scores with a punch to the head.
Sigit moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Sigit is rocked!
Sigit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Barnaoui does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnaoui misses with a body kick.
Sigit shoots for a takedown but Barnaoui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sigit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Barnaoui.
Sigit is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnaoui finish him?
Sigit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnaoui defends well and Sigit ends up having to push Barnaoui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sigit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnaoui cracks Sigit with an open hand slap.
Barnaoui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnaoui cracks Sigit with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Sigit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigit trying to control but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
Sigit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Sigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnaoui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnaoui pulls Sigit in to control the position.
Sigit seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Barnaoui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sigit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnaoui throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sigit landing some decent shots from guard.
The Sigit has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnaoui holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for a guillotine here but Sigit defends easily.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position but Sigit postures up.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnaoui is trying to keep Sigit in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnaoui works Sigit's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sigit moves into the clinch.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.#BC#
Barnaoui breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnaoui.
Sigit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnaoui connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sigit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnaoui defends it nicely.#T4#
Barnaoui connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnaoui but Barnaoui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnaoui looks to land a right hand but Sigit moved out of range.
Sigit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnaoui defends it well.
Sigit moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sigit.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Sigit. Sigit gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnaoui scores with a one two! Sigit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui had his way with The Sigit in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barnaoui moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sigit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Barnaoui finds it's way through Sigit's defenses.
Barnaoui lands a jab to the nose.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnaoui throws a body kick that misses.
Barnaoui lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui cracks Sigit with an open hand slap.
Sigit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnaoui lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sigit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sigit feints the counter takedown.
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Sigit. Sigit gets slowly back to his feet.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Barnaoui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sigit is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barnaoui keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnaoui tries to counter with a takedown but Sigit is quick to defend against it.
Barnaoui scores with a nice right hand.
Sigit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnaoui.
Sigit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnaoui.
Sigit darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnaoui. #T2##SUB2#
Sigit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnaoui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnaoui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sigit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sigit keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Sigit looking for a guillotine here but Barnaoui defends easily. #SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Barnaoui drops back looking for a leg! Sigit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigit manages to kick Barnaoui off! Barnaoui jumps back into Sigit's guard. #SUB2#
Barnaoui has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sigit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnaoui is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sigit pulls down on the head and he's put Barnaoui to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Sigit!
The Sigit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, The Sigit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Craven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnaoui's head backwards.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnaoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnaoui blocks a head kick by Craven.
Barnaoui takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnaoui defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Barnaoui pushes him off.
Barnaoui feinted with a counter takedown.
Craven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Craven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Barnaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craven is keeping the position for now.
Craven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Barnaoui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnaoui's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnaoui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnaoui pushes down on Craven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Craven is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnaoui has managed to pass to side control instead.
Craven is trying to improve his position.
Craven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnaoui off and has taken his back!#T2#
Barnaoui wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Barnaoui wants to control his opponent's hands but Craven gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Craven controlling the positon.
Barnaoui has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Barnaoui trying to control but not successfully.
Barnaoui tries to escape the position.
Craven punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Barnaoui rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnaoui keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Craven is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Craven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnaoui is controlling Craven's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven trying to mount his opponent but Barnaoui defends it.
Barnaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Barnaoui trying to control but Craven postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven trying to control the action but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
Barnaoui tries to get to full guard but Craven has control of the leg.
Barnaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnaoui looking to control.
Craven has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Iron Palace. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnaoui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnaoui connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnaoui lands a high kick!
Craven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Craven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Craven swinging wildly here.
Barnaoui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Craven lands a jab to Barnaoui's midsection.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Barnaoui tries to counter with a takedown but Craven is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Barnaoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven misses with a right hand #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnaoui is taking a breather. Craven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Craven trying to hold on to Barnaoui's head to control him but Barnaoui postures up. #T1##SUB#
Barnaoui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Barnaoui controlling the action here. #SUB#
Barnaoui is working for a submission of some sort.
Craven wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craven is refusing to be controlled, as Barnaoui sits in half guard.
Barnaoui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Barnaoui is working for a kimura but Craven is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura but Craven is defending well. #SUB#
Barnaoui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mansour Barnaoui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Craven trying to hold on to Barnaoui's head to control him but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Craven is having none of it.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Craven is trying to control but Barnaoui passes into side control!
Barnaoui trying to control the position but Craven is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Barnaoui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Craven, who protects the arm well.
Barnaoui just content to control the position. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Craven has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A big right from Craven misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Craven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnaoui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnaoui connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven tries to clinch up but Barnaoui circles away and keeps his distance.
Craven shoots in for a takedown but Barnaoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Craven is looking to clinch but Barnaoui is avoiding it.
Barnaoui jabs Craven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craven lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnaoui off the cage and back into range.
Craven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnaoui is fending him off so far but Craven persists. Nope, Barnaoui circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven wants to clinch#TD#
so Barnaoui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnaoui won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Barnaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard. #T1#
Barnaoui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnaoui lands a couple of digs.
Barnaoui wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Craven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnaoui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but Craven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnaoui to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Craven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnaoui content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Craven trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
Barnaoui passes Craven's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Craven trying to control here.
Craven is trying to stand up here but Barnaoui is controlling him well.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but Craven defending well.
Barnaoui works his way into side control.
Barnaoui taking a breather here. #T3#
Craven holding on.#SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura but Craven is defending well.
Craven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnaoui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnaoui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnaoui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnaoui wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Craven misses with an uppercut. Barnaoui saw that one coming.
Craven throws a right and a left that Barnaoui avoids nicely.
Craven misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Craven! #ROC#
Craven is rocked!
Barnaoui lands a strong strike to the head of Craven. That's dazed him! Barnaoui looking to finish here. Craven is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Barnaoui lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mansour Barnaoui!
Mansour Barnaoui retains his lightweight title!

Event: PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Barnaoui blocks a jab.
Pott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnaoui.
Pott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnaoui cracks Pott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnaoui.
Pott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnaoui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pott being controlled for a moment.
Pott wants to control but Barnaoui postures up.
Pott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnaoui controls the position from side control.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Pott manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnaoui. #T1#
Pott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnaoui wants to control from the top but Pott keeps moving.
Barnaoui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnaoui makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnaoui forces his way into half guard.
Pott wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pott is in trouble now - Barnaoui has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pott regains half guard.
Pott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnaoui on the ground.
Barnaoui is looking to take a break and control but Pott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pott trying to control from the bottom.
Pott is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnaoui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Pott is working from the bottom.
Pott is looking to improve his position.
Barnaoui is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnaoui working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott controls Barnaoui momentarily but Barnaoui frees himself.
Barnaoui controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnaoui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnaoui is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pott misses with a hook.
Barnaoui catches Pott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnaoui moves out of range as Pott strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that round.
That's time! Pott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pott leaves Barnaoui with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pott tries to clinch up.
Barnaoui avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnaoui, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnaoui tries to break free but Pott pushes him back against the cage.
Pott misses with a body punch.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott tries a body shot but Barnaoui blocks it.
Pott tries a body shot but Barnaoui blocks it.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Barnaoui blocks a body shot from Pott.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott working aggressively here.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Pott.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott tries to throw a body punch but Barnaoui avoids it by throwing Pott back against the cage. #BC2#
Barnaoui breaks the clinch.
Pott misses with a hook.
Pott lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnaoui off the cage and back into range.
Pott wants to clinch.#T2#
Pott misses with a hook.
Barnaoui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Pott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnaoui prevents a body shot from Pott.
Pott pushes Barnaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaoui tries for a takedown but Pott manages to get underhooks.
Barnaoui blocks an uppercut.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaoui.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pott misses with some punches. #T3#
Pott misses with a punch to the body.
Pott lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Barnaoui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Pott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnaoui's elbow. #T4#
Pott struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnaoui controls his hands.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Barnaoui lands a takedown into guard.
Barnaoui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Pott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnaoui moves out of range as Pott strikes.
Barnaoui feints the counter takedown.
Barnaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnaoui cracks Pott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Barnaoui feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pott is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
Barnaoui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnaoui looking to pass the guard.
Barnaoui passes Pott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pott is looking to control Barnaoui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pott avoid being mounted?
Well, if Barnaoui is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Pott wants to control the action here but instead Barnaoui manages to pass to full mount!
Pott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnaoui stalling.
Pott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnaoui manages to pass to mount!
Barnaoui lands a big elbow.
Pott can't escape the position.
Pott tries to hold on but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui tries to control but Pott wriggling away. #T2#
Pott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnaoui trying to mount his opponent but Pott defends it.
Barnaoui sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnaoui prevents Pott from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Pott trying to control but Barnaoui postures up.
Pott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnaoui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Pott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pott keeping full guard, as Barnaoui tries to pass.
Pott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pott wants to reverse the position here. Barnaoui has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pott is forced to tap! Pott looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mansour Barnaoui!
Mansour Barnaoui is the new lightweight champion!

Event: HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Barnaoui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Centura did well to prevent Barnaoui getting side control.
Centura is not content to let Barnaoui control the position.
Centura is trying to get back to full guard.
Centura is positioning himself well to prevent Barnaoui advancing to mount.
Barnaoui is trying to control. Centura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnaoui is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura is looking to improve his position.
Centura is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Centura is refusing to be controlled, as Barnaoui sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Centura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Barnaoui tries to counter it with a takedown but Centura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Centura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnaoui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnaoui tries to break free but Centura pushes him back against the cage.
Centura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Centura.
Centura stalls.
Centura tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnaoui avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Centura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnaoui avoids it.
Centura keeps control of Barnaoui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Centura is stalling here.
Centura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Centura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Centura obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Centura.
Centura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ace Centura.
Barnaoui looks to land a left hand but Centura moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Centura.
Barnaoui with the counter takedown but Centura avoids it easily.
A jab from Barnaoui misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Centura misses the target.#T3#
Barnaoui throws a shot from downtown. Centura moves away and avoids it.
Centura digs a good hook to Barnaoui's body.
Centura tries to clinch but Barnaoui moves out of range.
Centura pushes Barnaoui away with a front kick.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick but Centura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centura misses with an uppercut.
Barnaoui misses with a body kick.
Barnaoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Centura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnaoui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Barnaoui tries to counter it with a takedown but Centura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Centura as he checks the leg kick.
A cross from Barnaoui lands.
Centura doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnaoui circles away. #T4#
Barnaoui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centura.
Barnaoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Centura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination.
Barnaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnaoui misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Barnaoui closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura struggling a bit here.
Barnaoui throws a strike aimed at the side of Centura's head but Centura avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mansour Barnaoui will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Centura pushes Barnaoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnaoui tries to circle away but Centura has him pinned against the cage.
Barnaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Centura misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnaoui is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Centura is defending well.
Centura stalls. #BC2#
Barnaoui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Centura as Barnaoui shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Centura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnaoui is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnaoui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Centura counters by clinching up.
Centura tries a body shot but Barnaoui blocks it. #T1#
Centura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Centura prevents Barnaoui from breaking the clinch.
Centura is pushing Barnaoui up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Centura missing with knees to the body.
Centura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Centura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Centura is pushing Barnaoui up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Centura looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Centura swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnaoui. #BC2#
Barnaoui breaks from the clinch.
Centura staying out of range there.
Centura tries to clinch but Barnaoui is having none of it.
Centura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnaoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnaoui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Barnaoui avoids the head kick by Centura.
Barnaoui lands with a straight right. Centura didn't see that one coming.
Barnaoui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Centura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Centura swings for the body but Barnaoui moves out of range.
Barnaoui tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnaoui moves out of range as Centura strikes.
And Barnaoui tries to counter it with a takedown but Centura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Centura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Centura tries to clinch but Barnaoui is having none of it.
Barnaoui lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Centura wants to clinch.#T4##TD2#
Barnaoui closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Centura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnaoui is on him like a limpet, forcing Centura back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Centura is struggling to control the position.
Barnaoui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Centura taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centura is looking to control Barnaoui's arms but Barnaoui gets an underhook and turns him. Now Centura has his back to the cage.
Centura pushes Barnaoui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Centura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Barnaoui with that takedown attempt.
Centura throws a quick counter head kick but Barnaoui was just out of range.
Barnaoui takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnaoui throws a nice outside leg kick.
Centura moves out of range as Barnaoui strikes.
Centura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnaoui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centura.
Nice cross by Centura.#TD2#
Barnaoui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Centura is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Centura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Centura is working from the bottom.
Centura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnaoui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Barnaoui crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Centura is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Barnaoui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Centura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnaoui off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Barnaoui right now.
Centura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barnaoui trying to control the position but Centura manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centura has good solid back control here.
Barnaoui trying to control the position but Centura manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Barnaoui tries to escape but Centura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnaoui trying to control the position but Centura manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnaoui tries to roll but Centura sticks to his back.
Centura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Barnaoui.
Barnaoui tries to break free.
Barnaoui staying busy and making it hard for Centura to control.
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Centura just sinks the hooks in.
Barnaoui is really stuck here. #T4#
Barnaoui trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Centura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Centura controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Barnaoui's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui prevents Centura from getting a body triangle.
Barnaoui wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Centura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Centura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Centura!
Ace Centura tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC Challengers 82
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Socrates lands a jab to the head.
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnaoui avoids a kick to the body.
Socrates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Socrates slips under a jab.#TD2#
Socrates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Socrates not doing much here.
Socrates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socrates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnaoui wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well. #T1#
Socrates lands strikes from half guard.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Socrates is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Socrates is taking a breather. Barnaoui says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnaoui defends it well.
Barnaoui tries to get to full guard but Socrates has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Socrates pulls his head out easily.
Socrates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at World Combat Sports Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socrates lands a couple of elbows.
Socrates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnaoui manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Socrates tries to work over Barnaoui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnaoui dodges an elbow strike from Socrates. #T4#
Socrates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnaoui fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Barnaoui darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Socrates is having none of it. #SUB2#
Socrates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Socrates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnaoui ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.
Barnaoui changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Socrates gets caught napping as Barnaoui dives in and scores a takedown. Socrates manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnaoui drops back, looking for a kneebar! Socrates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Socrates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Socrates! #REVB##SUB2#
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Socrates working away.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Socrates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socrates trying to control the action but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Socrates are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Socrates throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Barnaoui keeping hold of Socrates's head, controlling as best he can.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnaoui gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Barnaoui's brow.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Socrates is working Barnaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Barnaoui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Socrates has passed into half guard!
Barnaoui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Socrates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnaoui trying to control the position. #SUB#
Barnaoui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Socrates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Socrates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position but Socrates postures up.
Socrates cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.
Socrates wants to pass the guard but Barnaoui is keeping the position.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnaoui has an active guard here but Socrates has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Socrates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnaoui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socrates looking for a sweep. Not yet Socrates, not yet.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Barnaoui is fighting to break Socrates's control of his arms but Socrates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnaoui pushing down on Socrates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Socrates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Socrates has a closed guard, preventing Barnaoui from standing up.
Barnaoui throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnaoui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mansour Barnaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Socrates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnaoui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates connects with a leg kick. Barnaoui looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socrates scores with a jab. Barnaoui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnaoui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Socrates throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Socrates misses with an uppercut.
Socrates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnaoui manages to avoid it.#TD#
Barnaoui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Socrates wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping busy. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but Socrates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnaoui to get the leverage.
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping him busy.
Barnaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnaoui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Socrates manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom.
Socrates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnaoui postures up and lands a big shot to Socrates's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnaoui's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates has momentary wrist control but Barnaoui slips an elbow through the middle.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mansour Barnaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socrates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
In his post fight interview, Georgio Socrates started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnaoui. Hero does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hero pushes Barnaoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnaoui tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land. #BC2#
Barnaoui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hero pushes Barnaoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnaoui tries to circle away but Hero has him pinned against the cage.
Hero has Barnaoui pressed against the cage, preventing Barnaoui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Barnaoui has had enough of the clinch but Hero keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hero.
Barnaoui blocks an uppercut.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnaoui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hero has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barnaoui manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hero takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui blocking some punches.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Barnaoui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnaoui wants to break free but Hero has control.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnaoui wants to break free but Hero has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnaoui.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Barnaoui blocks an uppercut.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaoui. #T3#
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnaoui looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero has Barnaoui pressed against the cage, preventing Barnaoui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnaouis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Barnaoui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero misses with some punches.
Barnaoui is trying to break free.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnaoui backwards.
Barnaoui tries to circle away but Hero has him pinned against the cage.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnaoui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnaoui can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canadian Hero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Barnaoui closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hero to the mat! Hero manages to get full guard.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui is in close to Hero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnaoui's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hero is striking from the bottom but Barnaoui uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Barnaoui is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnaoui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barnaoui blocks the strikes from Hero.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Hero tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.
Hero missing with punches from the bottom.
Barnaoui blocks the strikes from Hero. #T1#
Hero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnaoui is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Barnaoui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hero is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is working for a kimura but Hero is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hero punching from the bottom.
Barnaoui trying to control from half guard but Hero is working away.
Hero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Barnaoui wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnaoui is keen to just control but Hero is a slippery customer.
Hero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Barnaoui there.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnaoui can do to turn this around?
Barnaoui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnaoui seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Barnaoui wants to work for an arm triangle but Hero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hero is staying active underneath Barnaoui, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Barnaoui blocks the strikes from Hero.
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Barnaoui sits in half guard.
Hero tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hero defends it well.
Barnaoui winds up and cracks Hero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnaoui is controlling the pace.
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barnaoui wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnaoui.
Hero misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hero is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnaoui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mansour Barnaoui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barnaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnaoui throws a head kick that misses.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but Barnaoui pushes him off.
Hero is looking to clinch.
Barnaoui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barnaoui gets a double leg takedown into Hero's guard.
Hero is striking off his back. Barnaoui thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hero tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura here.
Hero won't allow Barnaoui to pass to mount. #T1#
Hero strikes from the bottom but Barnaoui passes into mount!
Hero throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barnaoui. What's that going to do exactly?
Hero is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnaoui has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnaoui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
Hero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hero rolls, trying to escape but Barnaoui keeps control of the position.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Barnaoui doesn't have the hooks in and Hero manages to turn into his guard.
Barnaoui looking to control.
Hero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnaoui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnaoui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hero postures up in Barnaoui's guard and throws a big left but Barnaoui blocks it.
Hero cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui trying to keep a closed guard but Hero is proving a slippery customer.
Hero connects with a couple of short punches.
Hero is working Barnaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnaoui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnaoui looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnaoui, not yet. #T3#
Barnaoui wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Barnaoui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hero works over Barnaoui with some ground and pound from guard.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui is controlling Hero's posture.
Hero working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Barnaoui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnaoui seems keen to control Hero's posture.
Hero scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Barnaoui has his foot on Hero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hero works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hero is aware though and is defending well.
Barnaoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hero postures up in Barnaoui's guard and throws a big left but Barnaoui blocks it. #SUB2#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnaoui is trying to keep Hero in close.
Barnaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hero is in close to Barnaoui's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Barnaoui is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.
Barnaoui is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
Hero arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barnaoui's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Canadian Hero!
Canadian Hero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 263 Have A Blast
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ash pushes Barnaoui up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ash scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Barnaoui gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ash working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ash postures up.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash stops Barnaoui from standing up. #SUB#
Barnaoui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ash defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash postures up in Barnaoui's guard and throws a big left but Barnaoui blocks it.
Ash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnaoui wants to get back to his feet but Ash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture. #T1##SUB#
Ash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnaoui controls Ash momentarily but Ash frees himself.
Barnaoui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.#T2#
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ash scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture.
Barnaoui trying to control the position.
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture. #T3#
Barnaoui looking to control.
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for a guillotine here but Ash defends easily.
Ash preventing the sweep.
Barnaoui is pulling down on Ash's head. It's preventing any offense from Ash, at least for the moment.
Ash wants to control from the top but Barnaoui keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnaoui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ash manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ash wants to sweep here but Barnaoui controlling him for the moment.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Ash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnaoui scoring with some ground and pound.
Ash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Ash does it's job there.
Ash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Barnaoui finds it's way through Ash's defenses.
Barnaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnaoui throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Ash misses.
Ash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui avoids the body shot from Ash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ash moves into the clinch successfully.
Ash is leaning against Barnaoui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Barnaoui manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnaoui. #T1##TD2#
Ash gets a double leg takedown into Barnaoui's guard.#ES#
Barnaoui is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Ash cracks Barnaoui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Barnaoui gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura but Ash is defending well.
Barnaoui is working Ash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnaoui off and has taken his back!
Ash scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barnaoui is looking for a way out.
Ash has the hooks in. Barnaoui is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Ash tries to keep control of the position but Barnaoui is staying busy.
Barnaoui trying to control but not successfully.
Ash is trying to stick to Barnaoui's back but Barnaoui is turning into Ash. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ash's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnaoui.
Ash striking off his back but it's not causing Barnaoui any problems. #SUB2#
Ash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ash trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
Ash is looking to sweep but instead, Barnaoui has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Barnaoui trying to control the pace.
Barnaoui scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mansour Barnaoui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnaoui stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ash is looking to stand up but Barnaoui isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnaoui postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnaoui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ash looking for a sweep. Not yet Ash, not yet.
Barnaoui keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ash's head.
Ash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnaoui trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mansour Barnaoui will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnaoui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Ash.
Ash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnaoui as he jumps to the side.
Ash punishes Barnaoui's body with a nice straight punch.
Ash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ash throws out a powerful jab.
Barnaoui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ash's waist but Ash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnaoui off to one side.
Ash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ash stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnaoui. Barnaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Barnaoui misses.
Ash lunges at Barnaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnaoui's hand.
Barnaoui slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Ash misses with an uppercut. Barnaoui saw that one coming.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick but Ash moved away.
Barnaoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Ash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnaoui blocks a head kick by Ash.
Barnaoui slips under a jab from Ash.
Barnaoui throws a hook to the side of Ash's head but Ash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ash tries to work over Barnaoui's front leg with a kick but Barnaoui checks it.
Ash moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ash fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnaoui attempts a counter takedown but Ash avoids it well and moves away.
Barnaoui has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mansour Barnaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ash throws a right hand that Barnaoui ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnaoui also avoids with ease.
Barnaoui throws a head kick but Ash moves out of range.
Ash just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnaoui throws an overhand right that lands on Ash's shoulder, as Ash tries to avoid the shot.
Ash throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Barnaoui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ash is staying active underneath Barnaoui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui is trying to control. Ash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnaoui takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Barnaoui uses his free foot to push down on Ash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ash.
Barnaoui fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnaoui avoids the attempt from Ash to control.
Ash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnaoui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Ash.
I think Ash has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Ash!
Adam Ash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnaoui. Barnaoui obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Barnaoui shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnaoui defends well.
Barnaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnaoui throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnaoui content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hughes has locked up a guillotine! Hughes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnaoui is holding on here and Hughes must be using up a lot of energy. Barnaoui has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hughes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Hughes!
Our winner, Matt Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Barnaoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watt circles away quickly and effectively.
Watt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Watt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnaoui doesn't seem phased though.
Barnaoui has a takedown stuffed.
Barnaoui moves away from the strike by Watt.
Barnaoui digs a good hook to Watt's body. #TD#
Barnaoui shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watt trying to control here. #SUB#
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions.
Watt looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Watt is trying to control but can't.
Barnaoui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions.
Watt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnaoui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnaoui is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Watt is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnaoui.
Watt moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnaoui won't allow Watt to sweep him here.
Watt keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnaoui prevents Watt from improving his position.
Watt keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Barnaoui looks to land a strike but Watt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnaoui's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watt wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnaoui trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Watt throws a right and a left that Barnaoui avoids nicely.
Barnaoui avoids the head kick by Watt.
Barnaoui attempts a counter takedown but Watt avoids it well and moves away.
Barnaoui looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnaoui moves forwards but Watt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watt misses with the combination.
Barnaoui looks for a takedown but Watt sprawls well.
Watt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Watt tries to bum rush Barnaoui with a series of wild strikes but Barnaoui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnaoui changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Watt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnaoui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnaoui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnaoui throws out a leg kick but Watt moves out of range and Barnaoui only half commits.
Barnaoui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Watt.
Watt wants to clinch up but Barnaoui keeps it at a distance.
Barnaoui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watt throws a hook but Barnaoui blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt lands a nice shot that snaps Barnaoui's head back.
Barnaoui slips a jab and a cross from Watt.
Watt dips to his left and cracks Barnaoui with an uppercut!
A big right from Watt misses.
Barnaoui tries to counter with a takedown but Watt is quick to defend against it.
Barnaoui connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnaoui fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mansour Barnaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Barnaoui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Barnaoui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnaoui missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnaoui lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura here.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
Watt is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Watt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Watt is not content to let Barnaoui control the position.#T1#
Barnaoui stalling away here and it's allowed Watt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnaoui stopping the sweep attempt from Watt.
Watt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watt has a closed guard, preventing Barnaoui from standing up.
Barnaoui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnaoui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watt keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui is really struggling to control Watt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Watt with a hook.
Barnaoui misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Watt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watt throws a series of punches but Barnaoui avoids them all with ease.
Barnaoui blocks a head kick by Watt.
Watt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Barnaoui swats away the attempt to clinch by Watt.
Barnaoui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watt scores with a hook.
Watt looks to land a combination but Barnaoui avoids it well.
Watt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnaoui slips under a jab from Watt.
Watt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnaoui tries to counter with a takedown but Watt is quick to defend against it.
Watt looks to land a combination but Barnaoui avoids it well.
Barnaoui drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watt sprawls and moves away.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
Barnaoui feinted with a counter takedown.
Watt misses with a few strikes there.
Scott Watt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Watt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watt misses with a combination #TD#
and Barnaoui decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Watt's guard.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Barnaoui forces his way into half guard.
Watt is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Barnaoui in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Watt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barnaoui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mansour Barnaoui!

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